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2021 Chevrolet Malibu recalls

2 recalls are on record with NHTSA for the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu.

2021 Chevrolet Malibu recall lookup visual: Vehicle rear underside raised on a dark service lift with cool metal light and red reflection

Methodology: recall and complaint counts are pulled from NHTSA public data by make, model, and model year during the site build. This page is not a VIN-specific open-recall status.

Sources and review: source: NHTSA recalls and complaints datasets. Last reviewed June 2026; author: VinSleuth editorial desk; reviewer: Vehicle public-records review.

2 Open recalls
74 Complaints
0 Fire reports
0 Crash reports

Recall details

Recall SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS #21V649000 Reported 20/08/2021

Defect

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners.

Risk

An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Free fix

Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212333380.

Recall SEATS #22V359000 Reported 19/05/2022

Defect

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Malibu, 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, Blazer and Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may have an improper weld in the power tilt-adjustment mechanism.

Risk

An improperly welded seat frame may not adequately restrain the driver in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Free fix

Dealers will inspect the driver's seat and replace the cushion frame, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212356050.

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What owners complain about

Top components in 74 NHTSA complaints for the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu.

POWER TRAIN 22
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 13
AIR BAGS 5
SUSPENSION 3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2
ENGINE 2
STRUCTURE 2

Frequently asked

How many recalls does the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu have?

2 recalls are on record with NHTSA for the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu. Recall repairs are always free at a franchise dealer.

Do I have to pay to fix a Chevrolet recall?

No. Federal law requires manufacturers to repair safety recalls for free at any authorized dealer, regardless of who owns the vehicle or its warranty status.

Is this recall list specific to my VIN?

This page lists recalls reported to NHTSA for every 2021 Chevrolet Malibu. To confirm whether a recall is still open for one specific VIN, enter it in our decoder or check with Chevrolet. NHTSA has no public by-VIN recall feed, so we look up the make, model, and year.

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